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In reply to the discussion: Change On Federal Benefits Payments Could Leave Child Support Debtors With No Income [View all]uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Start with housing. What's the difference between a 1 bedroom apartment and a 2 or 3 bedroom one? Or should the custodial parent not have their own bedroom?
Next, food. How much would you figure it costs to feed a child in a month?
Clothing. 2 sets of clothing, pants, shirts, undies, socks, shoes. How much is that? Why do so many custodial parents shop at thrift stores?
School supplies.Incidentals. How about an occasional movie or something fun?
"most of which is spent by mothers on themselves and boyfriends" my butt. Yes, there are those who do take advantage but the majority of people receiving child support spend far more than they get on the child/ren. If "all the people" you have spoken to begrudge supporting their children financially, maybe you should expand your group of friends. I've heard that from my ex and many others and once you look at the numbers, it is bullshit.